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Embracing Autumn with Delicious Gut-Friendly Fruit Parfaits

As autumn approaches, it's that gratifying time of year when cravings for comforting foods can take over. Recognizing this, Minna Shoten, managed by Updater Inc., has launched a delightful selection of seasonal fruit parfaits aimed at promoting gut health without sacrificing enjoyment. Starting September 29, these parfaits will be available at the store in Shimokitazawa as well as through their nationwide e-commerce service.

The Need for Change in Autumn

With shorter daylight hours, serotonin levels can drop, leading to an increase in appetite as our bodies prepare for the colder months ahead. However, the fluctuating temperatures can also make it easier to fall ill, making health management tricky. In response, the Autumn Gut-Health Fruit Parfait has been thoughtfully crafted with high-nutrition seasonal fruits, aiming to create a harmonious blend of taste and wellness. These parfaits serve as the perfect dessert after a meal or healthy substitutes, contributing to a more enjoyable and health-conscious autumn.

The vibrant array of sweets, housed in beautiful jars, can make for a stunning display, showcasing a fresh approach to the season. Minna Shoten encourages customers to indulge in a healthier lifestyle this autumn with these exciting new offerings.

Product Lineup

The Autumn Gut-Health Fruit Parfaits feature five unique varieties, each made with seasonal fruits and combined with health-conscious ingredients like chia seeds and agave sugar. These parfaits not only offer colorful visuals and varied textures but also include fiber-rich elements sure to delight health enthusiasts. Experience the natural flavors brought out through fermentation in these exclusive autumn treats.

1. Shine Muscat and Earl Grey
Combining the refreshing sweetness of muscat with fragrant tea, this stunning dessert offers a delightful experience. The muscat is rich in fiber and polyphenols, creating an enjoyable balance of flavor and aroma.
Price: 800 yen (including a 100 yen jar deposit)

2. Spiced Pear and Nut Butter Whip
This parfait infuses pears with spices while adding a rich nut butter for depth. Peas contain sorbitol while nuts are packed with fiber—this dessert is a flavorful exploration of natural sweetness and roasted goodness.
Price: 800 yen (including a 100 yen jar deposit)

3. Peach and Milk Warabi Mochi
Combining the gentle sweetness of peach with melt-in-your-mouth warabi mochi, this parfait is a fusion with charming flavors that evoke comfort, enhanced by pectin from peach and fermented milk.
Price: 800 yen (including a 100 yen jar deposit)

4. Shine Muscat Zenzai
This playful Japanese parfait combines sweet red beans with muscat, providing a natural sweetness from oligosaccharides in azuki beans.
Price: 800 yen (including a 100 yen jar deposit)

5. Seasonal Fruits with Rare Cheese
Featuring fruits of the season as the star, this dish is complemented by plant-based rare cheese made from coconut soy milk yogurt, offering a unique taste experience as fruits and fermentation come together.
Price: 800 yen (including a 100 yen jar deposit)

All parfaits are made in-house, with fermentation and preparation being handled meticulously to bring out the full flavor profiles of each ingredient, thus honoring the natural characteristics of the fruits.

National Availability through TADORi

With the launch of the Gut-Health Fruit Parfaits, they will also be available online through the TADORi service. This allows those unable to visit Shimokitazawa to enjoy these sumptuous treats through frozen delivery across Japan.

About TADORi

TADORi enhances transparency by revealing the face of producers and their processes while turning consumer actions into solutions for societal issues. It offers a sense of fulfillment alongside social impact with every purchase.
- TADORi Official Site

Sustainable Practices at Minna Shoten

Minna Shoten is committed not only to providing delicious options but also to fostering sustainable food cycles.

• - Reusability of Jars: The parfait jars can be returned and reused, promoting a circular economy via a deposit system.
• - Food Waste Reduction: They maximize food utility by extending shelf life of ripe produce through fermentation, delivering it as desserts.
• - Zero Waste Cycle: Inedible parts like fruit peels are dried and composted, aiding in the growing of herbs used in the parfaits.

With efforts to create a delightful yet impactful experience, Minna Shoten is excited to expand its mission of combining joyful eating with natural solutions to societal challenges.

A Message from the Director

Yukari Hashi, Brand Director at Minna Shoten
Autumn comes with many culinary temptations, but rather than depriving yourself, I encourage a healthier enjoyment through replacements. The parfaits at Minna Shoten utilize not just one ingredient's benefits but celebrate all components working together in harmony to deliver delicious and healthy experiences. I hope our seasonally inspired parfaits can help you enjoy gut health while being a kind choice for the environment through reusable jars and food waste reduction.

About Minna Shoten

• - Name: Minna Shoten (MINNA SHOWTEN)
• - Address: 2-9-2 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo, 155-0031, ARISTO Shimokitazawa, 1F・2F
• - Business Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• - Closed: Irregular Holidays
• - Access: 2-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station via Odakyu or Keio Lines

- Minna Shoten Official Site
- Instagram: @minnashowten_official